Judicial Law Clerk

New York State Unified Court System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 111,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

20 Paid Vacation Days

Job summary

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking a Law Clerk to support the Supervising Judge for the Supreme Court in the Fifth Judicial District Office. The Fifth Judicial District is recruiting for one position in the Law Clerk to Judge Series.

The role offers two tracks: Associate Law Clerk to Judge or Principal Law Clerk to Judge, with salaries of $110,853 and $130,061 respectively. The position is full-time with competitive benefits and holiday/vacation leave, and applications due by

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• One year of service in the Senior Law Clerk to Judge title, or three years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience applicable to the Principal Law Clerk to Judge track is considered.

Responsibilities

• Researching and analyzing legal issues and questions.
• Drafting opinions, decisions, orders, jury charges, correspondence, and other written material.
• Conferring with lawyers in complex proceedings and reviewing legal documents.
• Reviewing and verifying citations; conferring with and advising the judge on legal issues; arranging the judge's calendar.
• Scheduling meetings and conferences; and conducting discovery, pre-trial, and settlement conferences.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting opinions

Courtroom/case analysis

Education

J.D. or equivalent

New York Bar admission

Job description

The New York State Unified Court System (NYS UCS) is one of the largest and most diverse court systems in the nation, responsible for delivering fair, efficient, and accessible justice to the people of New York. With courts operating in every county statewide, NYS UCS supports a wide range of legal proceedings and provides essential services that uphold the rule of law. The court system is committed to integrity, professionalism, and public service across all operations.

Position Overview

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking a Law Clerk to support the Supervising Judge for the Supreme Court in the Fifth Judicial District Office.

The Fifth Judicial District is recruiting for one position in the Law Clerk to Judge Series. The position will be filled in any of these titles and will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of the applicant selected.

Key Responsibilities

This position is assigned to Hon. Danielle M. Fogel, Supervising Judge for Supreme Court, Fifth Judicial District.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Researching and analyzing legal issues and questions
• Drafting opinions, decisions, orders, jury charges, correspondence, and other written material
• Conferring with lawyers in complex proceedings and reviewing legal documents
• Reviewing and verifying citations; conferring with and advising the judge on legal issues; arranging the judge's calendar
• Scheduling meetings and conferences; and conducting discovery, pre-trial, and settlement conferences

Qualifications

Associate Law Clerk to Judge

Admission to the New York State Bar; and One year of service in the Senior Law Clerk to Judge title; or

Three (3) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience.

Principal Law Clerk to Judge

Admission to the New York State Bar; and Two (2) years of service in the Associate Law Clerk to Judge title; or Five (5) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience.

Employment Type

• Full-time

Salary & Compensation

Associate Law Clerk to Judge: $110,853

Principal Law Clerk to Judge: $130,061

What the Courts Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 20 Paid Vacation Days within the first year

Applications must be postmarked or received by: November 17, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

It is the policy of the UCS to ensure equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including freedom from sexual harassment), sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or, in certain circumstances, prior criminal record.